NEWS CORP 8-K

What Happened News Corporation (NWSA) filed an 8-K on March 26, 2026 reporting disclosures made under its ongoing stock repurchase program. The Company is authorized to buy up to $1 billion in the aggregate of its Class A and Class B common stock and, under Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) rules, provides daily disclosure of any transactions under the program. The 8-K attaches the information provided to the ASX (Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2) and was signed by Michael L. Bunder, Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.

Key Details

• Repurchase program authorization: up to $1 billion in the aggregate.
• Shares eligible: Class A common stock and Class B common stock.
• ASX requirement: Company must provide daily disclosure of any repurchase transactions.
• Exhibits: Information provided to the ASX on the dates shown is attached as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2; materials include forward‑looking statements and a disclaimer about updates.

Why It Matters This filing confirms News Corp is actively operating under a $1 billion buyback authorization and is complying with ASX reporting rules, giving investors a transparent view of any repurchase activity. Stock repurchases can reduce outstanding share count and affect per‑share metrics (like EPS) if repurchases occur; investors who track share count or buyback pace should review the ASX disclosures attached to the filing for transaction-level details. The filing also reiterates standard forward‑looking statement caution and notes the company is not committing to update those statements except as required by law.